Studio poses: photographs by Constantin Brancusi and Kiki Smith

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Photographs by early 20th century sculptor Constantin Brancusi and modern sculptor Kiki Smith were created with different motives but have largely the same effect on the viewer. Brancusi's photographs were done for commercial reasons to document his progress and elicit a planned response from patrons. Smith's photos were taken primarily for her own pleasure and out of fascination for the separate components of a work. The photos of both artists offer the viewer an almost scientific perception of the works and present a vision of sculpture that both enhances and obscures the art form.

author: Frankel, David
Criticism and interpretation, Brancusi, Constantin, Photography, Artistic, Artistic photography, Smith, Kiki

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Senor Pablo's unseen photographs

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French art professor Jean-Pierre D'Alcyr has recovered photographic proofs rejected by Pablo Picasso in 1962, when the abstract painter was preparing his lithography series called Diurnes. The lithographs were decoupages of Picasso's abstract work and Andre Villiers' photographs. The recovered proofs were discarded for either technical or artistic reasons.

author: Fontcuberta, Joan
Interview, Picasso, Pablo, D'Alcyr, Jean-Pierre

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Photographers on photographers

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Seven noted photographers discuss and analyze the work, style, and influence of other photographers whom they admire. A wide array of styles are represented with commentary on each photographer. The works presented include photographs taken by Bill Arnold, Martine Franck, and others. Commentary by Richard Avedon, Amy Arbus and others is included.

Appreciation, Photographers

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subjects list: Works, Portrayals, Photography, Abstract, Abstract photography
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